Created Friday, Apr 4th 2025 11:22Z, last updated Friday, Apr 4th 2025 11:22Z
A PSA Airlines Canadair CRJ-700 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N542EA performing flight
AA-5457 from Washington National,DC to Panama City,FL (USA), was climbing out of Washington when the crew stopped the climb at about 15000 feet due to a nose gear problem. After entering a hold the crew decided to divert to Charlotte,NC (USA) where the aircraft landed safely about 2:20 hours after departure.
The FAA reported: "American Airlines Flight 5457 landed safely at Charlotte Douglas International Airport around 11 a.m. local time Thursday, April 3, after the crew reported a nose gear issue. The Bombardier CRJ-700 departed Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and was traveling to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The FAA will investigate."
A replacement CRJ-900 registration N571NN reached Panama City with a delay of about 8 hours.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Charlotte about 20 hours after landing.
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